Stanley Kwan's internationally acclaimed gay film, Lan Yu failed to get any awards at Sunday's Hong Kong Film Awards despite receiving 11 nominations, including best film and best actor (for both of its stars).
Stephen Chow: actor and director of Shaolin Soccer garnered seven awards at the Hong Kong Film Awards.
The film which is Hong Kong's highest-grossing film on record, earned more than HK$60 million (US$7.7 million) at the Hong Kong box office last summer.
Period drama Peony Pavilion which centered on the romantic bond between two women took two prizes for best costume/make up design and art direction.